Does the wife bear sin if she swears an oath in court—at the judge's request—that she handed over a sum of money to her husband, knowing that the husband stole her apartment, squandered the marital furnishings, and divorced her, and is expiation due upon her in this case?

As long as the wife did not hand over the money to her husband, she has no right to it. Her false oath that she handed it over is a grave sin and a yamin ghamus (a perjurious oath). The husband's injustice does not justify the wife's action; she should have referred her case to the judiciary to reclaim her right. She must repent and return the right to the man. If possible, she should inform the judge of the truth; otherwise, what the court rules in her favor is not her right, except for the value of what he squandered from her furniture. Her oath is a yamin ghamus, and according to the majority of scholars, it does not necessitate expiation, but it is more cautious to offer expiation. Men speaking to her for reconciliation is permissible if it adheres to Sharia guidelines and ensures the absence of fitna (temptation). If the husband shows reform and desires to live amicably, there is no objection to returning to him. Divorce via text messages is a kinayah (implication) and does not take effect unless intended. The husband can take her back during the iddah (waiting period) unless it is the third divorce. The wife has the right to refer the matter to the judiciary if she is harmed, so it may rule for her separation (baynunah).